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Kirby Yates Ends 12-Year MLB Career with First Career Start
sports13 days ago

Kirby Yates Ends 12-Year MLB Career with First Career Start

Veteran reliever Kirby Yates announced his retirement on September 26, 2026, immediately after pitching his first career start for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 39-year-old right-hander threw 1.2 scoreless innings in a 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, a game that also featured Justin Verlander’s final career start. Yates, who spent parts of 12 seasons with eight different clubs, finished with a 3.35 ERA and 101 saves. He cited physical exhaustion, stating he had 'nothing left' to give the game. His final appearance marked a symbolic end to a career defined by elite strikeout rates and two All-Star selections, concluding with a farewell moment shared by two aging veterans in the same game.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#detroit-tigers#justin-verlander#kirby-yates
Dodgers Place Gonsolin on IL, Activate Kopech and Yates
sports1 year ago

Dodgers Place Gonsolin on IL, Activate Kopech and Yates

The Dodgers placed Tony Gonsolin on the 15-day IL due to elbow discomfort, while activating Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech to bolster their injury-ridden bullpen. Gonsolin's recent struggles and health issues highlight ongoing pitching challenges for the team, which continues to manage a long list of injured pitchers, including key starters and relievers, as they strive to remain competitive.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#dodgers#injuries#kirby-yates
Rangers sign Kirby Yates to bolster bullpen in 1-year deal
sports2 years ago

Rangers sign Kirby Yates to bolster bullpen in 1-year deal

The Texas Rangers have reportedly reached a one-year, $4.5 million deal with free agent reliever Kirby Yates, pending a physical. Yates, who missed the entire 2021 season and pitched only seven innings in 2022 due to Tommy John surgery, had a successful 2023 season with the Atlanta Braves, going 7-2 with five saves and a 3.28 ERA. The 36-year-old right-hander was an All-Star in 2019 and has a career record of 19-19 with 62 saves and a 3.53 ERA in 361 games.

via ESPN|
#free-agent#kirby-yates#mlb
Rangers Bolster Bullpen with Kirby Yates Signing
sports2 years ago

Rangers Bolster Bullpen with Kirby Yates Signing

The Texas Rangers have reached an agreement with right-hander Kirby Yates on a one-year deal, pending a physical. The financial details of the contract have not been disclosed, but it is expected to be around $4.5 million. Yates, who had been plagued by injuries in recent years, had a solid bounceback season in 2023, making 61 appearances with a 3.28 ERA. While his underlying metrics were less impressive, the Rangers hope Yates can help bolster their bullpen, which was a weak spot for the team last season.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bullpen#free-agency#kirby-yates
Kirby Yates Joins Texas Rangers on One-Year Deal
sports2 years ago

Kirby Yates Joins Texas Rangers on One-Year Deal

Free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates is reportedly in agreement with the Texas Rangers on a one-year contract, pending a physical. The Atlanta Braves declined Yates' club option, and while his performance in 2023 was mixed, the Rangers are hoping he can provide an upgrade to their bullpen, which is currently projected to be one of the weakest in MLB. Further details regarding Yates' salary commitment are yet to be announced.

via Battery Power|
#atlanta-braves#kirby-yates#mlb
"Braves' Homers and Yates' Triumph Secure Victory against Brewers"
sports3 years ago

"Braves' Homers and Yates' Triumph Secure Victory against Brewers"

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 in a game filled with former team revenge and a dramatic final battle. William Contreras and Orlando Arcia, both facing their former team, made significant contributions with a run-scoring double and a two-run homer, respectively. Kirby Yates, called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning, struck out two batters before engaging in an intense 11-pitch battle with Blake Perkins, ultimately freezing him with a slider to secure the win. Austin Riley continued his hot streak by hitting a two-run homer, and Braves starter Michael Soroka delivered a solid performance, allowing four earned runs over six innings. The Braves currently hold the best record against teams with a winning record in the majors.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#atlanta-braves#austin-riley#kirby-yates